Follow us

Corner Inbound Results In Layup – Steve Kerr

Take a page of out Golden State’s playbook with this perfectly run set, which uses your shooter as a decoy to pull multiple defenders away from the hoop to set up a layup.

Why use it

Inbounding from the corner is not an easy task. Space is limited. The Golden State Warriors show you how it’s done in this play from the team’s win over the Clippers. Golden State leads 116-115 with 1:08 remaining.

Set up

Start in a bunched diamond with your best shooter (1) closest to the ball (in this case that’s Steph Curry). The player you want scoring at the rim is 5. For the Warriors, Andre Iguodala is inbounding as the 4 with Draymond
Green acting as the cutter (5).

How to play

1 splits between 3 and 5 and heads toward the perimeter. When 1 is a talented 3-point shooter, this draws a lot of defensive attention. In this instance, two defenders chase 1. 2 slips to the hoop, which draws another defender [1]. 2 continues through the lane and clears to the opposite side to take his defender with him. 5 now slips to the hoop and there aren’t enough defenders remaining to guard 5. 4 passes to 5 [2]. 5 scores the layup as 3 crashes the boards. 2 retreats in transition defense [2].

Technique

1 sells the move to the perimeter with hands ready and either clapping or yelling for the ball. 5 must wait for 2 to clear so 2’s defender doesn’t have the opportunity to retreat and help.

About Basketball Coach Weekly

Basketball Coach Weekly is the world's leading website for youth and high school basketball coaches. Every week we add fantastic new drills and plays from the college and professional game to help you become a better coach.

Related

Give your shooter an opportunity to win the game by running that player off a hard off-ball screen before circling to the backside for a 3-pointer. WHY USE IT When fewer than 3 seconds remain on the clock, your options are limited. Defenses tend to overplay the initial receiver and lose track of backside player.... MORE